Frac Sand Weekly News Digest
Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #530 | August 20, 2025
After last week’s triple M&A announcements related to frac sand supply & logistics, we take a little breather from major announcements. Although, there’s still plenty of news to catch up on.
Before you dive into the news, we’re excited to announce that McCourt Equipment is now our Gold + Reception sponsor for November’s Frac Sand Conference! They’ll also be bringing equipment that’ll be displayed ON SITE alongside folks like Timpte, Midland Trailers, Smith Co Trailers, Masaba, and Kirby-Smith. Outdoor exhibiting space is much more limited this year, so do not wait to get yours locked in ASAP if you’d like to display equipment at the show.
Fill up that coffee mug, and let’s dig into the latest.
And now, the news…
This Week's News
What’s Left In The Tank For 2025 In Shale?
Great data insights into how the rest of this year *could* shape up.
Ohio Utica Sales Grow Rapidly for PA-Based Frac Sand Company
The company issued its second quarter update last week with interesting details about the rapidly growing Ohio Utica market for the company's sand.
Survey: What should be on November's agenda?
In case you missed last week's BRIEF survey, weigh in now!
A Case A Day In A Four-Pack Of Oilfield Legal Disputes: Today’s Case In Frac Sand…
New Infill series discussing different, important legal cases around the industry.
A Case A Day In A Four-Pack Of Oilfield Legal Disputes: Today Is E-Frac…
Another legal dispute, but this one involves e-frac
Ovintiv’s cube development lifts Permian productivity more than 10% in Q2
Cube development involves deploying multiple rigs on a single large pad, drilling and completing the various layers of resource simultaneously.
Eagle Ford Local Sand Supply & Pricing Update
Some key takeaways from this South Texas local frac sand data run.
Here's how much Energy Secretary Chris Wright is worth
Amassing over $100m is no small feat.
Will Texas Honestly Address Texas Westmoreland Coal or Bury Their Heads in Frac Sand (or some other “Solid Materials”)?
Really good insights into the future of Texan frac sand being subject to sales tax (also, the references to "A Bridge Too Far" were very much appreciated).
IEA Lifts Global Oil Supply Forecast, Signaling Bigger Surplus Ahead
The agency now forecasts oil supply growth this year of 2.5 million barrels a day, up from its previous estimate of 2.1 million barrels
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